3D lighting
The arrangement or digital effect which simulates lighting in a 3D environment.
digital
Digital games developers program, implement and document digital games. They implement technical standards in gameplay, graphics, sound and functionality.
Competences and skills
82 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competences3D texturing
The process of applying a type of surface to a 3D image.
digital
digital game genres
The classification of video games based on their interaction with the game media, such as simulation games, strategy games, adventure games and arcade games.
digital
ICT debugging tools
The ICT tools used to test and debug programs and software code, such as GNU Debugger (GDB), Intel Debugger (IDB), Microsoft Visual Studio Debugger, Valgrind and WinDbg.
digital
integrated development environment software
The suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface, such as Visual Studio or Eclipse.
digital
tools for software configuration management
The software programs to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit, such as CVS, ClearCase, Subversion, GIT and TortoiseSVN perform this management.
digital
Cross-sector
2 competencescomputer graphics
The field that merges approaches from computer science and design. It involves the process of creating images, 3D models generation, as well as the rendering, texturing and lighting them. Its applications vary from digital photography, film and video games, and the display of images on electronic devices.
digital
computer programming
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms (e.g. object oriented programming, functional programming) and of programming languages.
digCompdigital
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesanalyse software specifications
Assess the specifications of a software product or system to be developed by identifying functional and non-functional requirements, constraints and possible sets of use cases which illustrate interactions between the software and its users.
digital
apply 3D imaging techniques
Implement a variety of techniques such as digital sculpting, curve modelling and 3D scanning to create, edit, preserve and use 3D images, such as point clouds, 3D vector graphic and 3D surface shapes.
digital
debug software
Repair computer code by analysing testing results, locating the defects causing the software to output an incorrect or unexpected result and remove these faults.
digital
develop software prototype
Create a first incomplete or preliminary version of a piece of software application to simulate some specific aspects of the final product.
digital
interpret technical texts
Read and understand technical texts that provide information on how to perform a task, usually explained in steps.
use software design patterns
Utilise reusable solutions, formalised best practices, to solve common ICT development tasks in software development and design.
digital
use software libraries
Utilise collections of codes and software packages which capture frequently used routines to help programmers simplify their work.
digital
utilise computer-aided software engineering tools
Use software tools (CASE) to support the development lifecycle, design and implementation of software and applications of high-quality that can be easily maintained.
digital
Cross-sector
3 competencesdevelop digital content
Create and edit digital content in different formats, express oneself through digital means.
digCompdigital
execute analytical mathematical calculations
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
render 3D images
Use specialised tools to convert 3D wire frame models into 2D images with 3D photorealistic effects or non-photorealistic rendering on a computer.
digital
Optional knowledge 51 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
48 competencesABAP
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP.
digital
AJAX
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in AJAX.
digital
Ansible
The tool Ansible is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
digital
Apache Maven
The tool Apache Maven is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit of software during its development and maintenance.
digital
APL
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in APL.
digital
ASP.NET
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ASP.NET.
digital
Assembly (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Assembly.
digital
C#
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C#.
digital
C++
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C++.
digital
COBOL
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in COBOL.
digital
Common Lisp
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Common Lisp.
digital
Eclipse (integrated development environment software)
The computer program Eclipse is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is developed by the Eclipse Foundation.
digital
Groovy
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Groovy.
digital
Haskell
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Haskell.
digital
Internet of Things
The general principles, categories, requirements, limitations and vulnerabilities of smart connected devices (most of them with intended internet connectivity).
digital
Java (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Java.
digital
JavaScript
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in JavaScript.
digital
Jenkins (tools for software configuration management)
The tool Jenkins is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit of software during its development and maintenance.
digital
Joomla
The open-source web-based software system written in PHP, used for creating, editing, publishing and archiving blogs, articles, corporate or small business websites, social networking websites or press releases.
digital
KDevelop
The computer program KDevelop is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is developed by the software community KDE.
digital
Lisp
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Lisp.
digital
MATLAB
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in MATLAB.
digital
Microsoft Visual C++
The computer program Visual C++ is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
digital
ML (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ML.
digital
object-oriented modelling
The object-oriented paradigm, which is based on classes, objects, methods and interfaces and their application in software design and analysis, programming organisation and techniques.
digital
Objective-C
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Objective-C.
digital
OpenEdge Advanced Business Language
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in OpenEdge Advanced Business Language.
digital
Pascal (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Pascal.
digital
Perl
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Perl.
digital
PHP
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in PHP.
digital
Prolog (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Prolog.
digital
Puppet (tools for software configuration management)
The tool Puppet is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
digital
Python (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Python.
digital
R
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in R.
digital
Ruby (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Ruby.
digital
Salt (tools for software configuration management)
The tool Salt is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
digital
SAP R3
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAP R3.
digital
SAS language
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAS language.
digital
Scala
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scala.
digital
Scratch (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scratch.
digital
software anomalies
The deviations of what is standard and exceptional events during software system performance, identification of incidents that can alter the flow and the process of system execution.
digital
STAF
The tool STAF is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
digital
Swift (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Swift.
digital
trigonometry
The subdiscipline of mathematics which explores relationships among angles and lengths of triangles.
TypeScript
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in TypeScript.
digital
VBScript
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in VBScript.
digital
Visual Basic
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Visual Basic.
digital
Xcode
The computer program Xcode is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is developed by the software company Apple.
digital
Cross-sector
3 competencesaugmented reality
The process of adding diverse digital content (such as images, 3D objects, etc) on surfaces that exist in the real world. The user can interact in real-time with the technology by using devices such as mobile phones.
digital
interactive media
The method of communication that takes place through digital medias and is based on customers interactions with them. The interactions take place with computerised elements (e.g., moving graphics, digital text and sound).
digital
World Wide Web Consortium standards
The standards, technical specifications and guidelines developed by the international organisation World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) which allow the design and development of web applications.
digital
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
10 competencesadapt to changes in technological development plans
Modify the current design and development activities of technological projects to meet changes in requests or strategies. Ensure that the organisation's or client's needs are met and that any sudden requests which were not previously planned are implemented.
assist multimedia operator
Take over tasks from the multimedia operator as required. Call cues for the multimedia operator or operate the multimedia equipment yourself.
digital
design user interface
Create software or device components which enable interaction between humans and systems or machines, using appropriate techniques, languages and tools so as to streamline interaction while using the system or machine.
digital
develop virtual game engine
Create a virtual software framework that abstracts the details of doing common game-related tasks.
digital
integrate system components
Select and use integration techniques and tools to plan and implement integration of hardware and software modules and components in a system.
digital
use automatic programming
Utilise specialised software tools to generate computer code from specifications, such as diagrams, structured informations or other means of describing functionality.
digital
- Scope note
- Includes visual programming.
use concurrent programming
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create programs that can execute concurrent operations by splitting programs into parallel processes and, once computed, combining the outcomes together.
digital
use functional programming
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code which treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and seeks to avoid state and mutable data. Use programming languages which support this method such as LISP, PROLOG and Haskell.
digital
use logic programming
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code composed of series of sentences in logical form, expressing rules and facts about some problem domain. Use programming languages which support this method such as Prolog, Answer Set Programming and Datalog.
digital
use object-oriented programming
Utilise specialised ICT tools for programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data in the form of fields and code in the form of procedures. Use programming languages which support this method such as JAVA and C++.
digital
Cross-sector
2 competencescreate flowchart diagram
Compose a diagram that illustrates systematic progress through a procedure or system using connecting lines and a set of symbols.
develop creative ideas
Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.